How far is Selma, AL from Prattville, AL?
The driving distance from Selma, AL to Prattville, AL is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33 miles (53.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Town in Autauga County, Alabama, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Selma and Prattville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Selma and Prattville.
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Start on Alabama Avenue
121 m · 15 sec · Alabama Avenue
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Turn right onto Broad Street
148 m · 15 sec · Broad Street
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Turn left onto Water Avenue
4.6 mi · 9 min · Water Avenue
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Turn right
31.7 mi · 48 min
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Continue on South Washington Street
2309 ft · 52 sec · South Washington Street
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Turn right onto Wetumpka Street
3020 ft · 1 min · Wetumpka Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wetumpka Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Selma and Prattville.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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31.7 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
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A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Selma to Prattville?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Autaugaville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Selma and 18.8 miles from Prattville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33 miles (53.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.00 one way or $10.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Autaugaville
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Selma and Prattville. Straight-line distance: 32.97 mi (53.06 km).
#1 Selma
City in and county seat of Dallas County, Alabama, United States
| Population | 16,671 |
| Coordinates | 32.4073600, -87.0211000 |
| Altitude | 38 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Prattville
City in Alabama, United States of America
| Population | 36,500 |
| Coordinates | 32.4640200, -86.4597000 |
| Altitude | 100 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wetumpka Street (-86.459724, 32.464253)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $5.00 | $10.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $5.62 | $11.24 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $7.15 | $14.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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